The WF10 5LB postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF10 |
| Ward | Altofts and Whitwood |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Castleford West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Wakefield and Castleford |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Altofts and Whitwood |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7579 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White professionals / Ageing urban communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Harry's Burgers And Shakes, Takeaway Shop
Address: 18, 16-18 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LB
The New Cherry Blossom, Takeaway Shop
Address: WF10 5LB
Eastern Spice, Takeaway Shop
Address: 16, 16-18 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LB
Premier Stores, Retailers - Other
Address: WF10 5LB
The nearest places is Hightown(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Hightown Church(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Castleford(0.42 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Acres Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF10 5RE (0.26 mi) | Details |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WF10 1PN (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Ackton Pastures Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF10 5NS (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, CastlefordPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WF10 5AX (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School CastlefordPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF10 4JB (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-7 | WF10 1HF (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Castleford AcademySecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | WF10 4JQ (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Castleford Park Junior AcademyPrimary, Good | 7-11 | WF10 4BB (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Glasshoughton Infant AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-7 | WF10 4BH (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.42 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| castleford medical practiceActivethe health centre, welbeck street, castleford, west yorkshire | 01977465777 | WF10 1DP |
| henry moore clinicActivehenry moore clinic, 26 smawthorne lane, castleford, west yorkshire | 01977552007 | WF10 4EN |
| riverside medical centreActiveriverside medical centre, savile road, castleford, west yorkshire | 01977554831 | WF10 1PH |
The population of WF105LB is 513 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1741), Between 25 to 34 (1564), and Between 45 to 54 (1419).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 472 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 18.
Regarding education, 105 adults have No qualifications, while 78 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (471), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (321).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (235), followed by No religion (221).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (86) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (74), and Semi-routine occupations (60).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (760), and 400 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2090) and Africa (30).